Li Hao stuck the longsword into the ground; he was in no hurry to use it. Instead, he settled in the stance for the Five Styles. Likewise, there was only Li Hao in Sun Moxian’s line of sight. He raised his staff; the two looked at each other. No one was in a hurry to attack, both were waiting for the right opening.2

After a while, the crowd on the perimeter started agitating impatiently when the fight didn’t begin.0

“Why aren’t they starting yet?”0

“Are they playing house? Two guys looking at each other. Are they falling in love or what?” Those raising a ruckus were more from the small organizations. Not that many spoke up in the larger organizations as their hierarchy was more defined. The rank and file didn’t dare utter a peep if those in charge didn’t say a word.0

Yuan Shuo gently stomped his foot on the ground. A piece of rock splintered into eight pieces and shot in all directions. The fragments moved so quickly that it was astounding!1

Pfft pfft pfft! Puncture sounds echoed as the pieces connected with eight catcalling supernaturals. Half of them were dead on the spot!1

The action stunned the crowd; those that survived did so with...0